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Firefighters from Cannock and Rugeley freed the woman, who had previous back injuries, after removing the roof of her car on Rawnsley Road.

Firefighters were joined by Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service at the scene.

Firefighters cut off the top of the vehicle. Photo: @StaffsFire

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "It was a low-speed collision involving two cars. A female was released because she had back injuries – they took the roof off to get her out and left her in the care of an ambulance."

The service described it as a 'complicated rescue' on Twitter – and praised the work of the emergency service.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "A complicated rescue due to previous injuries. Fantastic joint working by Staffordshire Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.